EMU Journal of Tourism Research
Volume 3 ...Number 1 ...Spring 2002
 
 
 
 
Internal Public Relations and the Effectiveness of Employees: Hospitality Managers' Viewpoints in T.R.N.C.
 
Leyla Senturk OZER Fatma Cagla CAM
Hacettepe University Girne Amerikan University
 
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to define the viewpoint of lodging operation managers on the effectiveness of public relation activities towards the employees. In the light of this purpose, an empirical research has been conducted with lodging operation managers of three, four and five star hotels in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Results reveal that lodging operation managers are aware of the importance of the factors which enhance the effectiveness of human resources however; the activities to meet the needs of the employees in the organization are inadequate.
 
Key Words : Effectiveness, Lodging Operations, Employee, Public Relations.